1.1K - 3.3KTL-G3 User Manual20210519

User manual
Solar Grid-tied Inverter

Product Model: SOFAR 1.1K-3.3KTL-G3
S h e n z h e n S O FA R S O L A R C o . , L t d .
SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 User manual
Contents
Preface..................................................................................................................................... III
1. Basic safety information................................................................................................... - 1 -
1.1. Safety instructions...............................................................................................- 1 -
1.2. Symbols and signs...............................................................................................- 4 -
2. Product characteristics...................................................................................................... - 6 -
2.1. Product dimensions............................................................................................. - 6 -
2.2. Function characteristics.......................................................................................- 8 -
2.3. Efficiency curve................................................................................................ - 10 -
3. Installation...................................................................................................................... - 11 -
3.1. Installation Process............................................................................................- 11 -
3.2. Checking Before Installation.............................................................................- 11 -
3.3. Product Overview............................................................................................. - 14 -
3.4. Tools..................................................................................................................- 14 -
3.5. Determining the Installation Position............................................................... - 16 -
3.6. Moving the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3............................................................ - 18 -
3.7. Installing SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3................................................................- 19 -
4. Electrical Connections.................................................................................................... - 21 -
4.1. Electrical connection.........................................................................................- 22 -
4.2. Connecting PGND Cables................................................................................ - 22 -
4.3. Connecting DC Input Power Cables................................................................. - 24 -
4.4. Connecting AC Output Power Cables...............................................................- 26 -
4.5. RS485,CT,inverter logic interface connection.................................................. - 32 -
4.6. WIFI/GPRS module installation procedure...................................................... - 38 -
4.7. Communication method....................................................................................- 38 -
5. Commissioning of inverter............................................................................................. - 42 -
5.1. Safety inspection before commissioning.......................................................... - 42 -
5.2. Start inverter......................................................................................................- 42 -
6. Operation interface......................................................................................................... - 43 -
6.1. Operation and Display Panel.............................................................................- 43 -
6.2. Standard Interface............................................................................................. - 44 -
6.3. Main Interface................................................................................................... - 46 -
6.4. Update Software online.....................................................................................- 52 -
7. Trouble shooting............................................................................................................. - 53 -
7.1. Trouble shooting............................................................................................... - 53 -
7.2. Maintenance...................................................................................................... - 58 -
8. Technical data................................................................................................................. - 60 -
8.1. Input parameters (DC)...................................................................................... - 60 -
8.2. Output parameters (AC)....................................................................................- 61 -
8.3. Efficiency,Protection and Communication....................................................... - 62 -
8.4. General Date..................................................................................................... - 63 -
9. Quality Assurance...........................................................................................................- 64 -
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Preface
Outline
Please read the product manual carefully before installation, operation or
maintenance. This manual contains important safety instructions and installation
instructions that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the
equipment.
Scope
This product manual describes the installation,electrical connections,
commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3
inverters:
1100TL-G3 1600TL-G3 2200TL-G3
2700TL-G3 3000TL-G3 3300TL-G3
Keep this manual where it will be accessible at all times.
Target Group
This manual is intended for qualified electrical technical personnel who are
responsible for inverter installation and commissioning in the PV power system and
PV plant operator.
Symbols Used
This manual is provides safety operation information and uses the symbol in order
to ensure personal and property security and property security and use inverter
efficiently when operating the inverter. You must understand these emphasized
information to avoid the personal injury and property loss.Please read the following
symbols used in this manual carefully.
III
Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Danger
Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Warning
Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Caution
Attention indicates potential risks which, if not avoided,

may lead to equipment fault or property damage.
Attention
Note provides tips that are valuable for the optimal
operation of the product.
Note
IV
1. Basic safety information
If you have any question or problem when you read the following
information, please contact Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.
Note
Outlines of this chapter
Safety instruction
It mainly introduce the safety instruction when install and operate the equipment.
Symbols and signs
It mainly introduce the safety symbols on the inverter.
1.1. Safety instructions

Read and understand the instructions of this manual, and be familiar with relevant
safety symbols in this chapter, then start to install and troubleshoot the equipment.
According to the national and state requirements, before connecting to the electrical
grid, you must get permission from the local electrical grid operation can only be
performed by qualified electrical engineer.
Please contact the nearest authorized service center if any maintenance or repair is
needed.Contact your distributor for the information of the nearest authorized
service center. Do NOT repair it by yourself, it may cause injury or property
damage.
Before installing and maintaining the equipment, you should turn the DC switch
OFF to cut off the high voltage DC of the PV array. You can also turn the switch in
the PV combiner box OFF to cut off the high voltage DC. Otherwise, serious injury
may be caused.
Qualified persons
The customer must make sure the operator has the necessary skill and training to do
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his/her job.Staff in charge of using and maintaining the equipment must be

skilled,aware and mature for the described tasks and must have the reliability to
correctly interpret what is described in the manual. For safety reason only a
qualified electrician, who has received training and / or has demonstrated skills and
knowledge in construction and in operation of this unit, can install this inverter.
Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd does not take any responsibility for the property
destruction and personal injury because of any incorrect use.
Installation requirements
Please install inverter according to the following section. Fix the inverter on an
appropriate objects with enough load bearing capacity (such as walls, PV racks
etc.), and ensure that inverter is vertical placed. Choose a place suitable for
installing electrical devices. And assure there is enough fire exit space, convenient
for maintenance. Maintain proper ventilation to ensure enough air cycle to cool the
inverter.
Transport requirements
If you find packing problems that may cause the damage of the inverter, or find any
visible damage, please immediately notice the responsible transportation company.
You can ask solar equipment installation contractor or Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR
Co.Ltd for help if necessary.
Transport of the equipment, especially by road, must be carried out with by suitable
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ways and means for protecting the components (in particular, the electronic
components) from violent shocks, humidity, vibration, etc.
Electric connection
Please comply with all the current electrical regulations about accident prevention
in dealing with the solar invert.
Before the electrical connection, make sure to use opaque material

to cover the PV modules or to disconnect PV array DC switch.
Exposure to the sun, PV array will produce a dangerous voltage!
Danger
All installation accomplished only by professional electrical
engineer!
Must be trained;
Completely read the manual operation and understand relevant
Warning matter.
Get permission from the local electrical gird operator, complete all
electrical connections by professional electrical engineer, then
connect inverter to electrical grid.
Attention
It’s forbidden to remove the tamper evident label, or open the
inverter. Otherwise Sofarsolar will not provide warranty or
Note maintenance!
Operation
Touching the electrical grid or the terminal of the equipment may
lead to electrocution or fire!
Don’t touch the terminal or conductor connected to the electrical
grid.
Pay attention to any instructions or safety documents related to grid
Danger connection.
Some internal components will be very hot when inverter is

working. Please wear protective gloves!
Keep it away from kids !
Attention
Maintenance and repair
Before any repair work, turn OFF the AC circuit breaker between
the inverter and electrical grid first, then turn OFF the DC switch.
After turning OFF the AC circuit breaker and DC switch, wait for 5
minutes at least before carrying out any maintenance or repair work.
Danger
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Inverter should work again after removing any faults. If you need
any repair work, please contact with the local authorized service
center.
Can’t open the internal components of inverter without authorized.
Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. does not take any responsibility
Attention for the losses from that.
EMC / noise level of inverter
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) refers to that one electrical equipment
functions in a given electromagnetic environment without any trouble or error, and
impose no unacceptable effect upon the environment. Therefore, EMC represents
the quality characters of an electrical equipment. The inherent noise-immune
character: immunity to internal electrical noise.External noise immunity: immunity
to electromagnetic noise of external system. Noise emission level: influence of
electromagnetic emission upon environment.
Electromagnetic radiation from inverter may be harmful to
health!
Please do not continue to stay around the inverter in less than 20 cm
Danger when inverter is working.
1.2. Symbols and signs

Caution of burn injuries due to hot enclosure!
You can only touch the screen and pressing key of the inverter while
Caution it’s working.
PV array should be grounded in accordance to the requirements of
the local electrical grid operator!
We suggest that all PV module frames and inverter are reliably
Attention grounded to protect the PV system and personnel security.
Ensure input DC voltage < Max. DC voltage .Over voltage may
cause permanent damage to inverter or other losses, which will not
Warning be included in warranty!
Signs on the inverter
There are some symbols which are related to security on the inverter. Please read
and understand the content of the symbols, and then start the installation.
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There is a residual voltage in the inverter! Before opening the

equipment, operator should wait for five minutes to ensure the
capacitor is discharged completely.
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Caution hot surface.
Comply with the Conformite Europeenne (CE) certification.
Grounding point.
Please read this manual before install SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL-G3.
This indicates the degree of protection of the equipment according

to IEC standard 70-1 (EN 60529 June 1997) .
Positive pole and negative pole of the input voltage (DC).
RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark)

The product complies with the requirements of the applicable
Australian standards.
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2. Product characteristics
Product dimensions
It introduces the field of use, and the overall dimensions of SOFAR
1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters.
Function description
It introduces how SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters work and the function
modules inside.
Efficiency curves
It introduces the efficiency curves of in the inverter.
2.1. Product dimensions

SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 is a single MPPT grid-tied PV inverter which converts
the DC power generated by PV arrays into sine wave single-phase AC power and
feeds it to the public electrical grid, AC circuit breaker (refer to Section 4.4) and
DC switch used as disconnect device, and the disconnect device shall be easily
accessible.
Figure 2-1 PV Grid-tied System
SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters can only be used with photovoltaic modules

that do not require one of the poles to be grounded. The operating current during
normal operation must not exceed the limits specified in the technical specifications.
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Only the photovoltaic modules can be connected to the input of the inverter (do not
connect batteries or other sources of power supply) .
The choice of optional parts of inverter should be made by a qualified technician
who knows the installation conditions clearly.
SOFAR 1100TL-G3 SOFAR 1600TL-G3 SOFAR 2200TL-G3:
W×H×D=303mm×260.5mm×118mm
SOFAR 2700TL-G3 SOFAR 3000TL-G3 SOFAR 3300TL-G3:
W×H×D=321mm×260.5mm×131.5mm
Figure 2-2 Front view and left view dimensions of SOFAR 2200TL-G3
Figure 2-3 Front view and left view dimensions of SOFAR 3300TL-G3
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Figure 2-4 Bracket dimensions of SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3
 Labels on the equipment
The labels must

NOT be hidden with
objects and extraneous parts
(rags,boxes,equipment,etc.);the
y must be cleaned regularly
and kept visible at all times.
2.2. Function characteristics

DC power generated by PV array is filtered through Input Board before entering
into Power Board. Input Board also offer functions such as insulation impedance
detection and input DC voltage / current detection. DC power is converted to AC
power by Power Board. AC power is filtered through Output Board then AC power
is fed into the grid. Output Board also offer functions such as grid voltage / output
current detection, GFCI and output isolation relay. Control Board provides the
auxiliary power, controls the operation state of inverter and shows the operation
status by Display Board. Display Board displays fault code when inverter is in
abnormal operation conditions. At the same time, Control Board can trigger the
relay so as to protect the internal components.
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Function module
A. Energy management unit
This control can be used to switch the inverter on/off through an external (remote)
control.
B. Feeding reactive power into the grid
The inverter is able to produce reactive power and can therefore feed it into the grid
through the setting of the phase shift factor. Feed-in management can be controlled
directly by the grid company through a dedicated RS485 serial interface.
C. Limiting the active power fed into the grid
The inverter, if enabled can limit the amount of active power fed into the grid by
the inverter to the desired value (Expressed as a percentage) .
D. Self power reduction when grid is over frequency
When the grid frequency is higher than the limited value, inverter will reduce
output power which is necessary for the grid stability.
E. Data transmission
The inverter or a group of inverters may be monitored remotely through an
advanced communication system based on RS-485 serial interface, or remotely via
the WIFI/GPRS.
F. Software update
Support USB flash drive local upgrade software and WIFI/GPRS remote upgrade
software.
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Electrical block diagram

Figure 2-5 Electrical block diagram
2.3. Efficiency curve
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3. Installation
This topic describes how to install the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 .
Installation notes
Do NOT install the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 on flammable
material.
Do NOT install the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 in an area used to
Danger store Flammable or explosive material.
The enclosure and heat sink are very hot while the inverter is
working, therefore do NOT install the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 in
places where you might touch them inadvertently.
Caution
Consider the weight of SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 when transporting
and moving the inverters.
Choose an appropriate mounting position and surface.
Attention Assign at least two persons to install the inverter.
3.1. Installation Process

Figure 3-1 Installation flowchart
Check before Prepare installation Determine

Start
installation tools installation location
Install the Install the rear Moving the

End
inverter panel inverter
3.2. Checking Before Installation

Checking Outer Packing Materials
Packing materials and components may be damaged during transportation.
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Therefore, check the outer packing materials before installing the inverter. Check
the outer packing materials for damage, such as holes and cracks. If any damage is
found, do not unpack the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 and contact the dealer as soon
as possible. You are advised to remove the packing materials within 24 hours
before installing the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter.
Checking Deliverables
After unpacking the inverter, check whether deliverables are intact and complete. If
any damage is found or any component is missing, contact the dealer.
Table 3-1 shows the components and mechanical parts that should be delivered.
NO. Picture Description Quantity
1 1.1-3.3KTL-G3 1pcs
2 Rear panel 1pcs
3 PV+ input terminal 1pcs
4 PV- input terminal 1pcs
Metal terminals secured

5 to PV+ input power 1pcs
cables
Metal terminals secured

6 to PV- input power 1pcs
cables
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7 M5Hexagon screws 2pcs
8 Expansion bolts 3pcs
9 M5 flat washer 5pcs
10 spring shim 5pcs
11 Self-tapping screw 3pcs
12 Manual 1pcs
13 The warranty card 1pcs
14 Outgoing inspection report 1pcs
15 Registration Form 1pcs
16 AC output terminal 1pcs
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17 485 terminal (2pin) 1pcs
18 Stick Logger 1pcs
M4X14 Cross round head

19 triple set screw（Only for DC 1pcs
switch lock）
3.3. Product Overview

SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter is 100% strictly inspected before package and
delivery. It is forbidden to put the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter upside down
during delivery.
Please check the product package and fittings carefully before installation.
CAUTION
Figure.3-2 SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter overview
Table 3-2 SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter overview

1 DC Switch 5 Breather valve
2 PV input terminals 6 USB/DRMs/RS485/CT
3 WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet 7 LCD
DC switch lock （ For
4 Grid connection port 8*
Australian models）
*Note: Lock the screw to limit the torque of the DC switch, making it impossible to
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twist the DC switch from OFF to ON, or ON to OFF. Remove the screw before
turning the DC switch from OFF to ON or ON to OFF.
3.4. Tools
Prepare tools required for installation and electrical connections.
Table 3-3 shows the tools required for installation and electrical connections.
NO. Tool Model Function
Hammer drill
1 Recommend drill Used to drill holes on the wall.
dia. 6mm
2 Screwdriver Wiring
Remove and install AC terminal

3 Cross screwdriver
screws
4 Removal tool Remove PV terminal
5 Wire stripper Strip wire
4mm Allen Turn the screw to connect rear

6
Wrench panel with inverter.
7 Crimping tool Used to crimp power cables
8 Multi-meter Used to check grounding
9 Marker Used to mark signs
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10 Measuring tape Used to measure distances
Used to ensure that the rear panel

11 Level
is properly installed
12 ESD gloves Operators wear
13 Safety goggles Operators wear
14 Anti-dust respirator Operators wear
3.5. Determining the Installation Position

Determine an appropriate position for installing the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3
inverter. Comply with the following requirements when determining the installation
position:
Figure 3-3 Installation Requirements
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Figure 3-4 clearance for single SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 Inverter
Figure 3-5 Installation of multiple SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter
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3.6. Moving the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3

This topic describes how to move the to the installation position Horizontally
SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3.
Step 1 Open the packaging, insert hands into the slots on both sides of the inverter
and hold the handles, as shown in Figure 3-6 and Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-6 Moving the inverter (1)
Figure 3-7 Moving the inverter (2)
Step 2 Lift the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 from the packing case and move it to the
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installation position.
To prevent device damage and personal injury, keep balance when
moving the inverter because the inverter is heavy.
Do not put the inverter with its wiring terminals contacting the floor
because the power ports and signal ports are not designed to support the
weight of the inverter. Place the inverter horizontally.
When placing the inverter on the floor, put foam or paper under the
Attention
inverter to protect its shell.
3.7. Installing SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3

Step 1 Determine the positions for drilling holes, ensure the hole positions are level,
then mark the hole positions using a marker pen, use the hammer drill to drill holes
on the wall. Keep the hammer drill perpendicular to the wall, do not shake when
drilling, so as not to damage the wall. If the error of the hole positions is too big,
you need to reposition.
Step 2 Insert the expansion bolt vertically into the hole, pay attention to the
insertion depth of the expanding bolt (should be deep enough).
Step 3 Align the rear panel with hole positions, fix the rear panel on the wall by
tightening the expansion bolt with the nuts.
Figure 3-8
Step 4 Hook the inverter to the rear panel. Using an M5 screw to secure the inverter
to the rear panel to ensure safety.
Step 5 You can secure the inverter to the rear panel and protect if from stealing by
installing an anti-theft lock (this action is optional).
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Figure 3-9
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4. Electrical Connections
This topic describes the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter electrical connections.
Read this part carefully before connecting cables.
NOTE: Before performing electrical connections, ensure that the DC switch is OFF. Since
the stored electrical charge remains in a capacitor after the DC switch is turned OFF. So it’s
necessary to wait for at least 5 minutes for the capacitor to be electrically discharged.
Installation and maintenance of inverter, must be operated by professional

electrical engineer.
Attention
PV modules generate electric energy when exposed to sunlight and can
create an electrical shock hazard. Therefore, before connecting DC input
power cable, cover PV modules using opaque clot
Danger
For SOFAR 1.1K~2.2KTL-G3,open-circuit voltage(Voc) of module
arrays connected in series must be ≤ 500V; For SOFAR
2.2K~3.3KTL-G3, it must be ≤ 550V.
The power of PV grid-tied system which contain by several the
Note SOFAR1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters must be < 3.68kw in Germany.
The connected PV modules must have an IEC 61730 Class A ratin
IscPV(absolute maximum) 15A
SOFAR1100TL-G3 5.3A
SOFAR1600TL-G3 7.7A
Maximum output over current SOFAR2200TL-G3 10.6A
protection SOFAR2700TL-G3 13A
SOFAR3000TL-G3 14.5A
SOFAR3300TL-G3 16A
The decisive voltage class(DVC)
NOTE:The DVC is the voltage of a circuit which occurs continuously between any two live
part in the worst-case rated operating condition when used as intended.
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Interface DVC
PV input interface DVCC
AC output interface DVCC
USB interface DVCA
RS485 interface DVCA
CT interface DVCA
Logic interface DVCA
WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet interface DVCA
4.1. Electrical connection

Figure 4-1 Shows the flowchart for connecting cables to the inverter.
Connect PGND Connect DC

Start
cable input cable
Connect communication Connect AC output

End
cables (not mandatory) power cable
4.2. Connecting PGND Cables

Connect the inverter to the grounding electrode using protection ground (PGND)
cables for grounding purpose.
The inverter is transformer-less, requires the positive pole and negative
pole of the PV array are NOT grounded. Otherwise it will cause inverter
failure. In the PV power system, all non current carrying metal parts
(such as: PV module frame, PV rack, combiner box enclosure, inverter
Attention enclosure) should be connected to earth.
Prerequisites:
The PGND cables are prepared ( ≥4mm²outdoor power cables are recommended
for grounding purposes), the color of cable should be yellow-green.
Procedure:
Step 1 Remove the insulation layer with an appropriate length using a wire stripper,
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as shown in Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2 Preparing a ground cable (1)
Note： L2 is 2 to 3mm longer than L1

Step 2 Insert the exposed core wires into the OT terminal and crimp them by using
a crimping tool, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3 Preparing a ground cable (2)
Note 1: L3 is the length between the insulation layer of the ground cable and the crimped
part.L4 is the distance between the crimped part and core wires protruding from the crimped
part.
Note 2: The cavity formed after crimping the conductor crimp strip shall wrap the core wires
completely. The core wires shall contact the terminal closely.
Step 3 Install the crimped OT terminal, flat washer using M5 screw, and tighten the
screw to a torque of 3 N.m using an Allen wrench.
Figure 4-4 Ground terminal composition
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1.M5 screw、2.OT Terminal、3.Tapped hole
4.3. Connecting DC Input Power Cables

Table 4-1 Recommended DC input cable specifications
Cross-Sectional Area (mm ²)
External Cable Diameter(mm)
Range Recommended Value
4.0~6.0 4.0 4.5~7.8
Step 1 Remove cable glands from the positive and negative connectors.
Step 2 Remove the insulation layer with an appropriate length from the positive
and negative power cables by using a wire stripper as show in Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5 Connecting DC input power cables
1.Positive power cable 2.Negative power cable
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Note: L2 is 2 to 3 mm longer than L1.

Step 3 Insert the positive and negative power cables into corresponding cable
glands.
Step 4 Insert the stripped positive and negative power cables into the positive and
negative metal terminals respectively and crimp them using a clamping tool. Ensure
that the cables are crimped until they cannot be pulled out by force less than 400 N,
as shown in Figure 4-6.
1.Positive power cable 2.Negative power cable

Step 5 Insert crimped power cables into corresponding housings until you hear a
"click" sound. The power cables snap into place.
Step 6 Reinstall cable glands on positive and negative connectors and rotate them
against the insulation covers.
Step 7 Insert the positive and negative connectors into corresponding DC input
terminals of the inverter until you hear a "click" sound, as shown in Figure 4-7.
1.Bayonet
Note:Insert the stoppers into the unused DC connectors.
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Follow-up Procedure
To remove the positive and negative connectors from the inverter, insert a removal
wrench into the bayonet and press the wrench with an appropriate strength, as
shown in Figure 4-8.
Before removing the positive and negative connectors, ensure that

the DC SWITCH is OFF.
Caution
Figure 4-8 Removing a DC input connector
4.4. Connecting AC Output Power Cables

SOFARSOLAR has already integrated RCMU (residual current monitoring unit)
inside inverter, If an external RCD is required, a type-A RCD with rated residual
current of 100mA or higher is suggested.
Connect the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 to the AC power distribution frame (PDF)
or power grid using AC output power cables.
It is not allowed for several inverters to use the same circuit breaker.
It is not allowed to connect loads between inverter and circuit breaker.
AC breaker used as disconnect device,and the disconnect device shall
Caution remain readily operable.
Context
All the AC output cables used for the inverters are outdoor three-core cables. To
facilitate the installation, use flexible cables. Table 4-2 lists the recommended
specifications for the cables.
Figure 4-9 NOT allowed: connect loads between inverter and circuit breaker
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Table 4-2 Recommended AC output cable specifications

Model SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR
1100TL-G3 1600TL-G3 2200TL-G3 2700TL-G3 3000TL-G3 3300TL-G3
Cable(Copper) ≧4mm² ≧4mm² ≧4mm² ≧6mm² ≧6mm² ≧6mm²
Breaker 16A/400V 16A/400V 25A/400V 25A/400V 25A/400V 25A/400V
Multi core copper wire

AC cable should be correctly sized to ensure the
power loss in AC cable is less than 1% of the
rated power. If the resistance of the AC cable is
too high, it will cause a huge increase in the AC
voltage, which may lead to a disconnection of
the inverter from the electrical grid. The
relationship between power loss in AC cable and wire length, wire cross sectional
area is shown in the following figure：
Figure 4-10 wire length, wire cross sectional area and wire power loss
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Inverter is equipped with two types of IP66 AC connector (Type Ⅰ connector or Type
Ⅱ connector are randomly equipped with one) , and the AC output cable needs to
be wired by the customer. The appearance of AC connector is shown in figure 4-11.
AC connector type:
Figure 4-11 (1) Figure 4-11 (2)
TypeⅠ connector TypeⅡ connector

TypeⅠ connector installation instructions
Step 1 Select appropriate cables according to Step2 Disassemble the AC connector
Table 4-2, Remove the insulation layer of the according to the figure shown below: insert
AC output cable using a wire stripper the AC output cable (with its insulation
according to the figure shown below: layer stripped according to step 1) through
A: 30~50mm B:6~8mm; the waterproof locking cable gland;
Figure 4-12 Figure 4-13
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Step 3 Connect AC output cable as per the following requirements:

Connect the yellow-green wire to the hole labeled "PE", fasten the wire using an Allen
wrench;
Connect the brown wire to the hole labeled "L", fasten the wire using an Allen wrench;
Connect the blue wire to the hole labeled "N", fasten the wire using an Allen wrench;
Figure 4-14
L--Brown, N--Blue, PE--Yellow-green

Step 4 Secure the locking cable gland Step 5 Connect the AC connector to the
clockwise, shown as below: make sure that output wiring connector of inverter, rotate
all the wires are securely connected. the AC connector clockwise until the
Figure 4-15 fastener reaches its designated position, as
shown below.
Figure 4-16
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Removing the AC connector Pull out the AC connector by rotating the knob
counterclockwise.
Figure 4-17
Make sure the grid is disconnected before removing the AC connector.

Caution
ModeⅡ connector installation instructions
Step 1 Select appropriate cables according Step 2 Disassemble the AC connector
to Table 4-2, Remove the insulation layer of according to the figure shown below: insert
the AC output cable using a wire stripper the AC output cable (with its insulation
according to the figure shown below: layer stripped according to step 1) through
A:15-25mm B:6~8mm the waterproof locking cable gland.
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Step 3 Connect AC output cable as per the following requirements:

Connect the yellow-green wire to the hole labeled "PE", fasten the wire using an Cross
screwdriver;
Connect the brown wire to the hole labeled "L", fasten the wire using an Cross
screwdriver;
Connect the blue wire to the hole labeled "N", fasten the wire using an Cross screwdriver.
Figure 4-20
L--Brown, N--Blue, PE--Yellow-green

Step 4 Insert the AC connector and hear Step 5 Connect the connected AC
"click", then tighten the waterproof nut at connector to the AC connector of the
the instantaneous value, as shown in the inverter. Turn the ac connector knob to lock
figure below, to ensure that the cable is until you hear a "click" and the clasp is in
firmly connected. place.
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Removing the AC connector Hold the button to unlock and rotate the knob
counterclockwise to the unlock position, then pull out the AC connector.
Figure 4-23
Hold the button

to unlock
Make sure the grid is disconnected before removing the AC connector.

Caution
4.5. RS485,CT,inverter logic interface
connection
The communication interface location of the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 is shown in
the figure below.
Figure 4-24
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Table 4-3 Recommended communication cable size are shown below, The wiring
methods are the same for RS485 and CT, this part describes their wiring methods
and logic interface wiring method.
Communication function RS485 CT
Cable size 0.5~1.5mm² 0.5~1.5mm²
Outside diameter 2.5~6mm 2.5~6mm
Step 1 Remove the communication waterproof cover using a screwdriver;
Figure 4-25
Step 2 Unlock the waterproof cable gland, remove the stopper in the waterproof
connector;
Figure 4-26
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A1：Waterproof stopper
Step 3 Select appropriate cable according Table4-2, remove the insulation layer
using a wire stripper, the length of the wire core is about 6mm,insert the cable
through the cable gland and waterproof cover, according to Table4-4, connect the
wires as per the labels, and secure the wire using a slotted screwdriver, as shown in
the figure below:
Table 4-4 Function description of the communication terminals
Type RS485 CT Logic interface
Connector
Label TX- TX+ CT- CT+

RS485 RS485 The following
Function differential differential CT- CT+ table
signal- signal+
Figure 4-27
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The logic interface pin definitions and circuit connections are as follows:
The function of logical interface needs to be set on the display screen, please refer
to the operation steps in section 6.3 .
Logic interface pin are defined according to different standard requirements.
(a) Logic interface for AS/NZS 4777.2:2015, also known as inverter demand
response modes (DRMs).
The inverter will detect and initiate a response to all supported demand response
commands within 2 s. The inverter will continue to respond while the mode
remains asserted.
Table 4-5 Function description of the DRMs terminal
Pin NO. Color Function
1 White and orange DRM1/5
2 Orange DRM2/6
3 White and green DRM3/7
4 Blue DRM4/8
5 White and blue RefGen
6 Green DRM0
7 White and brown
Pin7&Pin8 short internal
8 Brown
NOTE: Supported DRM command: DRM0, DRM5, DRM6, DRM7, DRM8.
(b) Logic interface for VDE-AR-N 4105:2018-11, is in order to control and/or
limit the inverter’s output power.
The inverter can be connected to a RRCR (Radio Ripple Control Receiver) in order
to dynamically limit the output power of all the inverters in the installation.
Figure 4-28 Inverter – RRCR Connection
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Table 4-6 Function description of the terminal

Pin NO. Pin name Description Connected to (RRCR)
1 L1 Relay contact 1 input K1 - Relay 1 output
5 G GND Relays common node
6 NC Not Connected Not Connected
Table 4-7 The inverter is preconfigured to the following RRCR power levels
Relay status: close is 1, open is 0
L1 L2 L3 L4 Active Power Cos(φ)
1 0 0 0 0% 1
0 1 0 0 30% 1
0 0 1 0 60% 1
0 0 0 1 100% 1
(c) Logic interface for EN50549-1:2019, is in order to cease active power output
within five seconds following an instruction being received at the input interface.
Figure 4-29 Inverter – RRCR Connection
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Table 4-8 Function description of the terminal

Pin NO. Pin name Description Connected to (RRCR)
5 G GND K1 - Relay 1 output
Table 4-9 The inverter is precon figured to the following RRCR power levels.
Relay status: close is 1, open is 0
L1 Active Power Power drop rate Cos(φ)
1 0% ＜5 seconds 1
0 100% / 1
Step 4 Insert the terminal as per the printed label, and then tighten the screws to fix
the waterproof cover, rotate the cable gland clockwise to fasten it securely.
Figure 4-30
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Figure 4-31
4.6. WIFI/GPRS module installation
procedure
Step 1: Remove WiFi/GPRS waterproof cover using screw driver.
Step 2: Install WiFi/GPRS module.
Stpe 3: Fasten WiFi/GPRS module using screws.
4.7. Communication method

SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 gird-connected inverters offer RS485 (standard) and
Wi-Fi (optional) communication modes:
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A. Communication between one inverter and one PC:

1. RS485
Refer to the figure shown below, connect the TX+ and TX- of the inverter to the
TX+ and TX- of the RS485 → USB adapter, and connect the USB port of the
adapter to the computer. (NOTE1)
Figure 4-32
2. WI-FI
Refer to the figure shown below: (wireless function required for the PC) . (NOTE4)
Figure 4-33
The operation information (generated energy, alert, operation status) of the inverter
can be transferred to PC or uploaded to the server via Wi-Fi. You can register on the
website. http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/Register/Regi_Pub.aspx
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Using the Wi-Fi S/N number (NOTE3), then you can login the website:
http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/LoginPage.aspx to remote monitors the inverter.
B. Communication between multiple inverters and one PC:
1. RS485
Refer to the following figure: RS485 wires are connected in parallel between
inverters, refer to section 4.5 of this manual for wire connection methods. Connect
the TX+ and TX- of the inverter to the TX+ and TX- of the RS485→USB adapter;
connect the USB port of the adapter to the computer. A maximum of 31 inverters
can be connected in one daisy chain. (NOTE2)
Figure 4-34
2. WI-FI
Refer to the figure shown below: (wireless function required for the PC). (NOTE4)
Figure 4-35
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The operation information (generated energy, alert, operation status) of the inverter
can be transferred to PC or uploaded to the server via Wi-Fi. You can register on the
website. http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/Register/Regi_Pub.aspx
Using the Wi-Fi S/N number (NOTE3) , then you can login the website:
http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/LoginPage.aspx to remote monitors the inverter.
Note1:
The length of the RS485 communication cable should be less than 1000 m.
Note2:
When multiple inverters are connected via RS485 wires, set mod-bus address to differentiate
the inverters.
Note3:
S/N number of the Wi-Fi module is located on the side.
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5. Commissioning of inverter
5.1. Safety inspection before commissioning
Ensure that DC and AC voltages are within the acceptable range of the
inverter.
Attention
5.2. Start inverter

Step 1: Turn ON the DC switch. (optional)
Step 2: Turn ON the AC circuit breaker.
When the DC power generated by the solar array is adequate, the SOFAR
1.1K~3.3KTL-G3inverter will start automatically. Screen showing “normal”
indicates correct operation.
NOTE: Choose the correct country code. (refer to section 6.3 of this manual)
Notice: Different distribution network operators in different countries have different
requirements regarding grid connections of PV grid connected inverters.
Therefore, it's very important to make sure that you have selected the correct
country code according to requirements of local authority.Please consult qualified
electrical engineer or personnel from electrical safety authorities about this.
Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any consequences arising
out of incorrect country code selection.
If the inverter indicates any fault, please refer to Section 7.1 of this manual ——
trouble shooting for help.
NOTE:The inverter can monitor the power grid in real time,The protection can be
realized when the power grid is abnormal, so that the inverter is separated from the
power grid.
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6. Operation interface
This section introduces the display, operation, buttons and LED indicator lights of
SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 Inverter.
6.1. Operation and Display Panel

Buttons and Indicator lights
Button:
Long press the button to enter the next menu or confirm the selection
Short press the button to achieve the next page turning function
Turn down the loop once to exit
Indicator Lights:
RUN (Green)
ON: “ Normal ” state
Flash: “ Wait ” or “ Check ”state
FAULT (Red)
ON: “ Fault ” or “ Permanent ”state
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6.2. Standard Interface
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When power-on, LCD interface displays INITIALIZING, refer below picture.
When control board successfully connected with communication board, the LCD
display the current state of the inverter，display as shown in the figure below.
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Inverter states includes: wait、check、normal、fault and permanent

Wait: Inverter is waiting to Check State at the end of reconnection time. In this
state, grid voltage value is between the max and min limits and so on; If not,
Inverter will go to Fault State or Permanent State.
Check: Inverter is checking isolation resistor, relays, and other safety requirements.
It also does self-test to ensure inverter software and hardware are functional.
Inverter will go to Fault State or Permanent State if any error or fault occurs.
Normal: Inverter enter to Normal State, it is feeding power to the grid; inverter will
go to Fault State or Permanent state if any error or fault occurs.
Fault: Fault State: Inverter has encountered recoverable error. It should recover if
the errors disappear. If Fault State continues; please check the inverter according
error code.
Permanent: Inverter has encountered unrecoverable error, we need maintainer
debug this kind of error according to error code.
When the control board and communication board connection fails, the LCD
display interface as shown in the figure below.
6.3. Main Interface

Long press the button under standard interface to enter into main interface,
including:
Normal ------Long press the button
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1.Enter Setting
2.Event List
3.SystemInfo
4.Display Time
5.Software Update
(A) “Enter Setting” Interface as below:

1.Enter Setting ------Long press the button
1.Set time 12.Set Safety Voltage
2.Clear Energy 13.Set Safety Frequency
3.Clear Events 14.Insulation Resistance
4.Set Country 15.Set Reactive
5.On-Off Control 16.Set Power Derate
6.Enable Set Country 17.Reflux Power
7.Set Energy 18.MPPT Scan
8.Set Address 19.StartTime
9.Set Input mode 20.Set ElecMeter
10.Set Language 21.Logic interface
11.Set Start Parameter 22.Set Power Ratio
Long press the button to Enter the main interface of "1.Enter Setting" and long
press to enter the setting menu. You can select the content you want to set by
short pressing the button.
Note1: Some settings need to enter the password (the default password is 0001),
when entering the password, short press to change the number, long press to
confirm the current number, and long press after entering the correct password.If
"password error, try again" appears, you will need to re-enter the correct password.
1. Set Time
Set the system time for the inverter.
2. Clear Energy
Clean the inverter of the total power generation.
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3. Clear Events
Clean up the historical events recorded in the inverter.
4. Set Country
Set up the safety regulation country that meets the current use conditions and
requirements. Before setting this item, ensure that the “Enable Set Country”option
are enabled . Please refer to “7.Enable Set Country” for details.
Table6-1 country code setting
*Mark serial number for temporarily can not set safety regulations country
code country code country code country
Germany VDE
00 20 Korea 40* Thailand PEA
AR-N4105
CEI0-21
01 21 Sweden 41* Thailand MEA
Internal
02 Australia 22 Europe General 42* LV-Range-50HZ
03 Spain RD1699 23 CEI0-21 External 43 EU EN50549
04 Tuekey 24 Cyprus 44 South Africa
05 Denmark 25 India 45 AU-WA

Greece
06 26 Philippines 46 Dubai DEWG
Continent
07 Netherland 27 NewZealand 47 Dubai DEWG MV
08 Belgium 28 Brazil 48* Taiwan
09 UK-G98 29 Slovakia VSD 49* AU-VIC
10 China 30 Slovakia SSE
11 France 31 Slovakia ZSD
12 Poland 32 CEI0-21 In Areti

Germany
13 33 Ukraine
BDEW
Germany VDE
14 34 Brazil LV
0126
15 Italy CEI0-16 35* Mexico LV
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16 UK-G98 36* FAR Arrete23
17 Greece island 37* Denmark Tr322
18 EU EN50438 38 Wide-Range-60HZ
19 IEC EN61727 39 Ireland EN504
5. On-Off Control
Inverter on-off local control.
6. Enable Set Country
Enable this option before setting the country.
Attention: when inverter working for power generation over 24h, country setting is
forbidden, it can only be set after LCD setting. Key in passwords for country
setting through LCD (default: 0001) , country setting can be set in 24h after keying
in the correct passwords, over 24h, set through LCD again.
7. Set Energy
Set the total power generation. You can modify the total power generation through
this option.
8. Set address
Set the address (when you need to monitor multiple inverters simultaneously)
Default 01.
9. Set Input mode
The input modes of the SOFAR inverter are divided into parallel mode and
independent mode (when multi-channel MPPT is input) . Since SOFAR 1.1k ~
3.3KTL-G3 has only one group of MPPT input, the input modes are not
distinguished.
10. Set Language
Set the inverter display language.
11. Set Start Parameter
12. Set Safety Voltage
13. Set Safety Frequency
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14. Insulation Resistance

User can modify the above 4 parameters of the machine through the SD card, and
the user needs to copy the parameter information that needs to be modified into the
SD card in advance.
Note:To enable this feature, please contact the SOFARSOLAR technical support .
15. Set Reactive
Enable or disable reactive functions.
16. Set Power Derate
Enable or disable the power derate function of the inverter, and set the derate ratio.
17. Reflux Power
Enable or disable the anti-reflux function of the inverter, and set the reflux power.
This function need to be used with external CT, please refer to this manual 4.5
RS485, CT, inverter logic interface connection for details.
18. MPPT Scan
Shadow scanning, when the component is blocked or abnormal, causing multiple
power peaks, by enabling this function, the peak point of maximum power can be
tracked.
19. Start Time
Startup time and recovery reconnection time can be set.
20. Set ElecMeter
Enable or disable meter functions.
21. Logic interface
Enable or disable logical interfaces. Please refer to this manual 4.5 RS485, CT,
inverter logic interface connection for details.
22. Set Power Ratio
Set generation ratio.
(B) “Event List” Interface as below:
Event List is used to display the real-time event records, including the total number
of events and each specific ID No. and happening time. User can enter Event List
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interface through main interface to check details of real-time event records, Event
will be listed by the happening time, and recent events will be listed in the front.
Please refer to below picture. Long press the button and short press the button to
turn the page in standard interface, then enter into “2.Event List” interface.
2. Event List
1. Current event 2. History event
001 ID04 06150825
Fault information (Display the event sequence number, event ID
number, and event occurrence time)
(C) “SystemInfo” Interface as below
3.SystemInfo ------Long press the button
1.Inverter Type 8.Power Factor
2.Serial Number 9.Reflux Power
3.Soft Version 10.Safety Paras
4.Hard Version 11.MPPT Scan
5.Country 12.Power Ratio
6.Modbus Address
7.Input Mode
The user enters the main menu by long pressing the button, short press and turns
the page to select menu contents, then long press the button to enter "3.
SystemInfo". Turning the page down can select the system information to view.
(D) Display Time
Long press the button and short press the button to turn the page in the standard
user interface to enter into “4. Display Time”,then long press the button to display
the current system time.
(E) Software Update
User can update software by USB flash drive, SOFARSOLAR will provide the new
update software called firmware for user if it is necessary, The user needs to copy
the upgrade file to the USB flash drive.
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6.4. Update Software online

SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters offer software upgrade via USB flash drive to
maximize inverter performance and avoid inverter operation error caused by
software bugs.
Step 1 First, turn off the DC and AC breaker, and then remove the communication
waterproof cover as the following picture. If the RS485 line has been connected, Be
sure to release the waterproof nut, Make sure the communication line is no longer
the force. Then remove the waterproof cover, In order to avoid loosening the
communication plug which has been connected.
Step 2 Insert the USB flash drive into the compute.
Step 3 SOFARSOLAR will send the Software code to the user who needs to update.
After user receive the file, please decompressing file and cover the original file in
USB flash drive.
Step 4 Insert the USB flash drive into the USB interface.
Step 5 Then turn on DC switch and enter into the online upgrade to the main
menu"5. Software Update"in the LCD display program [6.3(E)] . The method to
enter the menu can refer to operation interface of LCD.
Step 6 Input the password, if password is correct, and then begin the update process,
the original password is 0715.
Step 7 System update main DSP, slave DSP and ARM in turns. If main DSP update
success, the LCD will display "Update DSP1 Success", otherwise display "Update
DSP1 Fail"; If slave DSP update success, the LCD will display "Update DSP2
Success", otherwise display "Update DSP2 Fail".
Step 8 If Fail, please turn off the DC breaker, wait for the LCD screen extinguish,
then turn on the DC breaker again, then Continue to update from step 5.
Step 9 After the update is completed, turn off the DC breaker, wait for the LCD
screen extinguish, then recover the communication waterproof and then turn on the
DC breaker and AC breaker again, the inverter will enters the running state. User
can check the current software version in Systemlnfo>>3.SoftVersion.
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7. Trouble shooting
This topic describes how to perform daily maintenance and troubleshooting to
ensure long term proper operation of the inverter.
7.1. Trouble shooting

This section contains information and procedures for solving possible problems
with the inverter.
 This section help users to identify the inverter fault. Please read the
following procedures carefully:
 Check the warning, fault messages or fault codes shown on the inverter
screen, record all the fault information.
 If there is no fault information shown on the screen, check whether the
following requirements are met:
- Is the inverter mounted in a clean, dry place with good ventilation?
- Is the DC switch turned ON?
- Are the cables adequately sized and short enough?
- Are the input and output connections and wiring in good condition?
- Are the configuration settings correct for the particular installation?
- Are the display panel and the communication cables properly connected and
undamaged?
Follow the steps below to view recorded problems:Long press the button to
enter the main menu from the standard interface. Select “ 2. Event List ” then
long press the button to enter event list.
 Earth Fault Alarm
This inverter complies with IEC 62109-2 clause 13.9 for earth fault alarm
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monitoring.
If an Earth Fault Alarm occurs, the fault will be displayed on the LCD screen,
the red light will be on, and the fault can be found in the history of the fault.
For the machine installed with Wi-Fi/GPRS, the alarm information can be seen
on the corresponding monitoring website, and can also be received by the APP
on the mobile phone.
Table 7-1 Event list
Event Event List
Even tList Name solution
List NO. description
The power grid If the alarm occurs occasionally, the possible
ID01 Grid OVP
voltage is too high cause is that the electric grid is abnormal
The power grid occasionally. inverter automatically returns to
ID02 Grid UVP normal operating status when the electric grid’s
voltage is too low
The power grid back to normal.
ID03 Grid OFP frequency is too If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether the
high grid voltage/frequency is within the acceptable
range. If no, contact technical support. If yes,
check the AC circuit breaker and AC wiring of
the inverter.
If the grid voltage/frequency is within the
The power grid acceptable range and AC wiring is correct, while
ID04 Grid UFP the alarm occurs repeatedly, contact technical
frequency is too low
support to change the grid over-voltage,
under-voltage, over frequency, under-frequency
protection points after obtaining approval from
the local electrical grid operator.
Check whether too few PV modules are series
connected in a PV string, thus the voltage (Vmp)
of the PV string is lower than the minimum
operating voltage of inverter. If yes, adjust the
The input voltage is
ID05 PVUVP number of series connected PV modules to
too low
increase the voltage of the PV string to fit the
input voltage range of inverter. inverter
automatically returns to normal operating status
after correct adjustments.
LVRT function is
ID06 Vlvrtlow faulty Check whether the grid voltage fluctuates
OVRT function is greatly.
ID07 Vovrthigh faulty
Check whether too many PV modules are series
connected in a PV string, thus the voltage (Voc)
of the PV string is higher than the maximum
The input voltage is
ID09 PVOVP input voltage of inverter. If yes, adjust the
too high
number of series connected PV modules to
decrease the voltage of the PV string to fit the
input voltage range of inverter. inverter
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automatically returns to normal operating status
after correct adjustments.
Input current is not Check the input mode (parallel mode/
ID10 Ipv Unbalance
balanced independent mode) setting of inverter according
to Section 6.3 (C) 6.Input Mode of this user
Pv Config Set Incorrect input manual, If it’s incorrect, change it according to
ID11 Section 6.3 (A) 10.Set Input mode of this
Wrong mode
manual.
If the fault occurs occasionally, the possible
cause is that the external circuits are abnormal
occasionally. inverter automatically returns to
normal operating status after the fault is rectified.
ID12 GFCI Fault GFCI Fault If the fault occurs frequently and lasts a long
time, check whether the insulation resistance
between the PV array and earth (ground) is too
low, then check the insulation conditions of PV
cable.
The input current is Check whether the input current is higher than
too high , and has the maximum input current of inverters, then
ID14 HwBoost OCP
happen hardware check the input wiring, if both are correct, please
protection contact technical support.
The grid current is
too high , and has
ID15 HwAc OCP
happen hardware
protection
The grid current is
ID16 AcRms OCP
too high
HwAD Fault The grid current
ID17
IGrid sampling error
The DCI sampling ID15-ID24 are internal faults of inverter, turn
ID18 HwAD FaultDCI
error OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then
HwAD Fault The grid voltage turn ON the “DC switch”. Check whether the
ID19
VGrid sampling error fault is rectified. Ifno, please contact technical
GFCI Device The GFCI sampling support.
ID20
Fault error
The master chip
ID21 MChip_Fault
fault
Hw Aux Power The auxiliary
ID22
Fault voltage error
Bus Volt Zero The bus voltage
ID23
Fault sampling error
Iac Rms The Output current
ID24
Unbalance is not balanced
If the PV array configuration is correct (no ID05
fault) , the possible cause is that the solar
The bus voltage Is
ID25 Bus UVP irradiance is too low. inverter automatically
too low
returns to normal operating status after the solar
irradiance returns to normal level.
The bus voltage Is ID26-ID27 are internal faults of inverter, turn
ID26 Bus OVP
too high OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then
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turn ON the “DC switch”. Check whether the
The bus voltage is
ID27 Vbus Unbalan fault is rectified. If no, please contact technical
not balanced
support.
Check the input mode (parallel mode/
independent mode) setting of inverter according
ID28 Dci OCP The Dci is too high to Section 6.3 (C) 6.Input Mode of this user
manual, If it’s incorrect, change it according to
Section 6.3 (A)
Internal faults of inverter, turn OFF the “DC
The grid current is switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the
ID29 Sw OCP Instan
too high “DC switch”. Check whether the fault is
rectified. If no, please contact technical support.
Check whether the input current is higher than
SwB OCP The input current is the maximum input current of inverters, then
ID30
Instant too high check the input wiring, if both are correct, please
contact technical support.
Reflux overload Check if the load power is out of range, and if so,
ID33 Overload
time out adjust the power to the correct range.
The grid voltage
sampling value
Consistent
ID49 between the master
Fault_VGrid
DSP and slave DSP
is not consistent
The grid frequency
sampling value
Consistent
ID50 between the master
Fault_FGrid
DSP and slave DSP
is not consistent
The DCI sampling
value between the
Consistent
ID51 master DSP and
Fault_DCI
slave DSP is not
consistent ID49-ID55 are internal faults of inverter, turn
OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then
The GFCI sampling
value between the
Consistent fault is rectified. If no, please contact technical
ID52 master DSP and
Fault_GFCI support.
slave DSP is not
consistent
The spi
communication
ID53 Spi Comm Lose between the master
DSP and slave DSP
is fault
The Sci
communication
between the control
ID54 Sci Comm Lose
board
communication
board is fault
ID55 Relay Test Fail The relays fault
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Check the insulation resistance between the PV
The insulation
ID56 Pv Iso Fault array and earth (ground) , if a short circuit
resistance is too low
occurs, rectify the fault.
Over Temp The inverter temp is Ensure the installation position and installation
ID57
Fault_Inv too high method meet the requirements of Section 3.4 of
Over Temp The Boost temp is this user manual.
ID58 Check whether the ambient temperature of the
Fault_Boost too high
installation position exceeds the upper limit. If
Over Temp The environment yes, improve ventilation to decrease the
ID59
Fault_Env temp is too high temperature.
The grid current is
Unrecover too high, and has
ID65
Hw Ac OCP cause unrecoverable
hardware fault
The bus voltage is
ID66
Bus OVP cause unrecoverable
fault
The grid current is
Unrecover
unbalance, and has
ID67 Iac Rms ID65-ID70 are internal faults of inverter, turn
cause unrecoverable
Unbalance OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then
fault
The input current is fault is rectified. If no, please contact technical
Unrecover Ipv unbalance, and has support.
ID68
Unbalance cause unrecoverable
fault
The bus voltage is
Unrecover Vbus unbalance, and has
ID69
Unbalance cause unrecoverable
fault
The grid current is
ID70
OCP Instant cause unrecoverable
fault
Check the input mode (parallel mode/
Unrecover PV independent mode) setting of inverter according
Incorrect input
ID71 Config Set to Section 6.3 (C) 6.Input Mode of this user
mode
Wrong manual, If it’s incorrect, change it according to
Section 6.3 (A) 10.Set Input mode of this manual
The input current is
ID74
IPV Instant cause unrecoverable
fault ID74-ID77 are internal faults of inverter, turn
OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then
Unrecover
The EEPROM is turn ON the “DC switch”. Check whether the
ID75 WRITE
unrecoverable fault is rectified. If no, please contact technical
EEPROM
support.
Unrecover The EEPROM is
ID76
READEEPROM unrecoverable
Unrecover Relay has happen
ID77
Relay Fail permanent fault
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Ensure the installation position and installation
The inverter has method meet the requirements of Section 3.4 of
Over Temp derated because of this user manual. Check whether the ambient
ID81
Derating the temperature is temperature of the installation position exceeds
too high the upper limit. If yes, improve ventilation to
decrease the temperature.
The inverter has Inverter automatically reduce the output power
Over Freq derated because of when the frequency of electrical grid is too
ID82
Derating the grid frequency is high.Please make sure the grid frequency is
too high within the acceptable range.
Inverter records ID83 in case of remote power
The inverter has derating operation. Check the wiring of remote
ID83 Remote Derating derated by the input and output control signal port on the
Remote control communication board according to Section 4.5 of
this user manual.
Inverter records ID84 in case of remote
The inverter has
shutdown operation. Check the wiring of remote
shut down because
ID84 Remote Off input and output control signal port on the
by the Remote
communication board according to Section 4.5 of
control
this user manual.
Inverter automatically reduce the output power
Inverter derated
Under Frequency when the frequency of electrical grid is too low.
ID85 because the grid
Derating Please make sure the grid frequency is within the
frequency is too low
acceptable range.
Under Freq Under frequency up Please make sure the grid frequency is within the
ID89
Up Power power acceptable range.
Lightning Lightning Please check if the machine is damaged and
ID93
protection alarm protection tripped contact the technician for help.
The software in the
control board and
Software version
ID94 the communication Contact technical support to upgrade software.
Isnot consistent
board is not
consistent
Communication The communication ID95~ID96 are internal faults of inverter, turn
ID95 Board EEPROM board EEPROM is OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then
fault fault turn ON the “DC switch”. Check whether the
RTC clock chip RTC clock chip is fault is rectified. If no, please contact technical
ID96 support.
anomaly fault
Check the country setting according to Section
The country is 6.3 (C) 5.Country of this user manual, If it’s
ID97 Invalid Country
invalid incorrect, change it according to Section 6.3 (A)
4.Set Country Code of this manual.
ID98 SD fault The SD card is fault Please replace the SD card.
7.2. Maintenance
Inverters generally do not need any daily or routine maintenance. Heat sink should
not be blocked by dust, dirt or any other items.Before the cleaning, make sure that
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the DC SWITCH is turned OFF and the circuit breaker between inverter and
electrical grid is turned OFF. Wait at least for 5 minutes before the Cleaning.
 Inverter cleaning
Please clean the inverter with an air blower, a dry & soft cloth or a soft bristle brush.
Do NOT clean the inverter with water, corrosive chemicals, detergent, etc.
 Heat sink cleaning
For the long-term proper operation of inverters, ensure there is enough space
around the heat sink for ventilation, check the heat sink for blockage (dust, snow,
etc.) and clean them if they exist. Please clean the heat sink with an air blower, a
dry & soft cloth or a soft bristle brush. Do NOT clean the heat sink with water,
corrosive chemicals, detergent, etc.
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8. Technical data
This topic lists the technical specifications for all SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3
inverters.
8.1. Input parameters (DC)

SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR
Technical Data 1100TL- 1600TL- 2200TL- 2700TL- 3000TL- 3300TL-
G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3
Recommended
Max. PV input 1500Wp 2200Wp 3000Wp 3700Wp 4100Wp 4500Wp
power
Max.Input voltage 500V 550V

Aux Start-up
60V
voltage
Start-up input
70V
voltage
MPPT voltage range 50-500V 50-550V
Rated input voltage 360V

Full load DC
110-450V 150-450V 200-450V 250-500V 275-500V 300-500V
voltage range
Max. Input current 12A

Input short circuit
15A
current
Number of
MPPT/ Number 1/1
of DC input
Input terminal type MC4/H4

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8.2. Output parameters (AC)

G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3
Rated Output power 1100W 1600W 2200W 2700W 3000W 3300W
Max.Output power 1100VA 1600VA 2200VA 2700VA 3000VA 3300VA
Rated Output
4.8A 7A 9.6A 11.8A 13A 14.3A
current
Max.Output current 5.3A 7.7A 10.6A 13A 14.5A 16A
Nominal grid
L/N/PE,220Vac 230Vac 240Vac
voltage
Grid voltage range 180-276Vac (According to local grid standard)
Nominal grid
50Hz/60Hz
frequency
Grid frequency
45~55Hz/54~66Hz (According to local grid standard)
range
THDi <3%
Power factor 1 default (+/-0.8 adjustable)
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8.3. Efficiency, Protection and Communication

G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3
Max.Efficiency 97.5% 97.7%
Euro Efficiency 96.9% 97.2%
MPPT Efficiency >99.9%
Self-consumption at
<1W
night
Safety protection Anti islanding,RCMU,Ground fault monitoring
EMC EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
Safety standards IEC 62116, IEC 61727, IEC 61683, IEC 60068 (1,2,14,30), IEC 62109-1/2
Grid standards VDE-AR-N 4105, CEI 0-21, G98
Protective class Class I
External environment
Degree 3
pollution degree
Over voltage
PV:OVC II, AC mains:OVC III
category
Max inverter
Back-feed current 0A
to the array
Output short
circuit current to 200A/1us
the array
Output inrush
current and 0.8A/2us
duration
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8.4. General Date

G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G3
Topology Transformerless
Ambient temperature
-30~60℃
range
Permissible humidity
0~100%
range
Noise figure <25dB
DC Switch Optional
Cooling Natural convection
Max.Operating
2000m
altitude
Outline Dimension 303*260.5*118mm 321*260.5*131.5mm
Bracket Wall-mounted
Weight 5.5kg 6.3kg
Display LCD+LED
Communication
RS485.WiFi/GPRS(optional),USB
mode
Degree of
IP65
protection
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9. Quality Assurance
Standard warranty period

The standard warranty period of inverter is 60 months (5 years).There are two
calculation methods for the warranty period:
1. Purchase invoice provided by the customer: the first flight provides a standard
warranty period of 60 months (5 years) from the invoice date;
2. The customer fails to provide the invoice: from the production date (according
to the SN number of the machine), Our company provides a warranty period of 63
months (5.25 years).
3. In case of any special warranty agreement, the purchase agreement shall prevail.
Extended warranty period

Within 12 months of the purchase of the inverter (based on the purchase invoice) or
within 24 months of the production of the inverter (SN number of machine, based
on the first date of arrival) , Customers can apply to buy extended warranty
products from the company's sales team by providing the product serial number,
Our company may refuse to do not conform to the time limit extended warranty
purchase application. Customers can buy an extended warranty of 5, 10, 15 years.
If the customer wants to apply for the extended warranty service, please contact the
sales team of our company. To purchase the products that are beyond the purchase
period of extended warranty but have not yet passed the standard quality warranty
period. Customers shall bear different extended premium.
During the extended warranty period, PV components GPRS, WIFI and lightning
protection devices are not included in the extended warranty period. If they fail
during the extended warranty period, customers need to purchase and replace them
from the our company.
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Once the extended warranty service is purchased, our company will issue the
extended warranty card to the customer to confirm the extended warranty period.
Invalid warranty clause

Equipment failure caused by the following reasons is not covered by the warranty:
1) The "warranty card" has not been sent to the distributor or our company;
2) Without the consent of our company to change equipment or replace parts;
3) Use unqualified materials to support our company 's products, resulting in
product failure;
4) Technicians of non-company modify or attempt to repair and erase the product
serial number or silk screen;
5) Incorrect installation, debugging and use methods;
6) Failure to comply with safety regulations (certification standards, etc.) ;
7) Damage caused by improper storage by dealers or end users;
8) Transportation damage (including scratches caused by internal packaging
during transportation) . Please claim directly from the transportation company or
insurance company as soon as possible and obtain damage identification such as
container/package unloading;
9) Failure to follow the product user manual, installation manual and maintenance
guidelines;
10) Improper use or misuse of the device;
11) Poor ventilation of the device;
12) The product maintenance process does not follow relevant standards;
13) Failure or damage caused by natural disasters or other force majeure (such as
earthquake, lightning strike, fire, etc.)
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Statement
If you have purchased this product in Australia, you should be aware that this
warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies held by a consumer at
law.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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Product Name: Solar Grid-tied Inverter
ADD: 11/F., Gaoxinqi Technology Building, No.67 Area, Xingdong Community, Xin’an Sub-district,
Bao’an District, Shenzhen City,China
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0510-6690 2300
Web: www.sofarsolar.com

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Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

Attention indicates potential risks which, if not avoided,

1. Basic safety information

1.1. Safety instructions

his/her job.Staff in charge of using and maintaining the equipment must be

Before the electrical connection, make sure to use opaque material

Some internal components will be very hot when inverter is

1.2. Symbols and signs

There is a residual voltage in the inverter! Before opening the

Caution, risk of electric shock.

Caution hot surface.

Comply with the Conformite Europeenne (CE) certification.

Please read this manual before install SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL-G3.

This indicates the degree of protection of the equipment according

Positive pole and negative pole of the input voltage (DC).

RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark)

2.1. Product dimensions

SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters can only be used with photovoltaic modules

Figure 2-4 Bracket dimensions of SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3

 Labels on the equipment

The labels must

2.2. Function characteristics

Electrical block diagram

2.3. Efficiency curve

3.1. Installation Process

Check before Prepare installation Determine

Install the Install the rear Moving the

3.2. Checking Before Installation

2 Rear panel 1pcs

3 PV+ input terminal 1pcs

4 PV- input terminal 1pcs

Metal terminals secured

Metal terminals secured

7 M5Hexagon screws 2pcs

8 Expansion bolts 3pcs

9 M5 flat washer 5pcs

10 spring shim 5pcs

11 Self-tapping screw 3pcs

13 The warranty card 1pcs

14 Outgoing inspection report 1pcs

15 Registration Form 1pcs

16 AC output terminal 1pcs

17 485 terminal (2pin) 1pcs

18 Stick Logger 1pcs

M4X14 Cross round head

3.3. Product Overview

Table 3-2 SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter overview

NO. Tool Model Function

Remove and install AC terminal

4 Removal tool Remove PV terminal

5 Wire stripper Strip wire

4mm Allen Turn the screw to connect rear

7 Crimping tool Used to crimp power cables